Aurelian As, Bust reverse
RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4 · 270 AD-275 AD
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SEVERINA AVG
Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right
About This Type
This RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4 is an as of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD). The reverse depicts Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4?
- RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4 is a Bronze As of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4.
- How do you identify RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription SEVERINA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
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